Star Trek 3

Khitomer

Chapter 1: Disembarkment

Captain's Log: Stardate 2264.1

It's been 6 years since our encounter with Khan and the Enterprise has just completed its 5-year mission and is returning to Earth to be decommissioned. I have the utmost respect of this crew and this captain is proud to serve with them. Now, our work in Starfleet is complete. Who knows what lies ahead in our future! Kirk out!

A sound came from Nyota Uhura's station. "Captain, message coming in from Starfleet." "Onscreen." They all looked at the viewscreen and an image of Admiral Smillie's face was seen. "Admiral Smillie, I'm surprised you're still in uniform. How can the Enterprise help you?" Smillie didn't return the smile Kirk had given. "Jim, I need to see you in my office the moment you dock at McKinley Station. This is to be a private meeting." The face disappeared. "That's odd." Bones McCoy said. "Sounds serious, Bones. Let's find out what he wants." Kirk walked toward the turbolift doors, "Jim, how did Smillie stay in uniform?" "He was cleared of any charges pertaining to accusations of being an accomplice to the assassination of Chancellor Gorkon," Spock answered. "I sure as hell hope this doesn't involve Klingons, because I've had enough Klingon crap in my head after what Khan did to them 6 years ago." Kirk looked at him, "You did send the survivors to Starfleet Medical?" "Sure did and I'm proud of it, too. Dammit, man, I'm a doctor, not a scientist!" "I see your point, Bones. You're relieved of duty from the Medbay. Lock down your station and go home." Bones acknowledged and put out his hand, "Felt damn good to serve with you, Captain." "Likewise, Leonard." Bones McCoy left the Bridge after a quick squeeze. Spock and Uhura approached him, with Uhura kissing him on the cheek. "Good luck, Captain." Jim smiled. Spock then stood and looked at him. "What now, Spock? Going to see New Vulcan?" "I certainly hope to do so, Captain. I may even reapply for the Vulcan Science Academy, to please my father." "Good luck on that. I hope the Ambassador is in good health." "Thank you for your concern, Jim. I will extend your well wishes to him." Spock then raised his hand and split his four fingers, "Live long and prosper."

Scotty heard a chime on his communicator. "Scotty, this is the Captain, I'm authorizing you to take command of the ship in docking procedures. I'm sure you still have a lot of work to perform." "Aye, sir. I'll be working on warp drive, impulse engines and all the likens. I'll take special care of her, laddy, don't you worry about nothing." Kirk smiled and left the Bridge for what he thought was the last time. He beamed to Starfleet Headquarters.